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Published in Gibsons, B, C. February 7, 1957. Volume 11, Number 6. Provincial Library, Victoria, B. C. Serving the Growing Sunshine Coast > /'<������" ��� ">: 7 '-r t-yr'sWyt-yXlrX'^'A?: ;',-:���*" ,<y, },;^ ''-r''"- d& The problem of a .breakwater for Gibsons harbour has jbeerx placed before federaLpub- 'ile works officials, Hon. James Sinclair,', M.P. for this area arid minister of fisheries has informed the Village Commisson. Here is* his letter: ��� v Ottawa,. Jan. 28, 1957 TDear Mr. Burns: . 7* I acknowledge receipt of *^6ur letter of January 25th '_In- iforpaing7me thkt;the,Board of t ���etcMihariissdoners of; the.; yillage of Gibsons Landingyis strongly ^Tsu^o^t <if the efforts of the *:GJiii��^i^ Jpf . *"K^^Y^T^ye '"a .-.bre'akwater :btot^i/QiteoBS.\. T "-���' I; hit^fe^already raised tliis matter ,'i^^T^-^P^t^nt' of IPublic W6irks. Pi^limina# surveys mad^ i^me yeaii& ago for the construction of a breakwater east of the present wharf. However, such construction. would!, have seriously inter- fered with the docking of the Black. Ball Ferries. 7 Now that the Black Sail: Ferries propose to move to Hopkins Landing, the situation will be changed arid unless some other ferr^, ���service comes into Gibsons it is unlikely that the breakwater would 'be: the : same hazard 7 to navigation. 777'-;-y7 T'Ty '������ ��� In addition to. the bireakvp- ter, I think' that nio^^redging is needed to extend tlie fishermen's floats still fiwt^er up the bay.' I;have asked- the depatt- rrient, of Public Worl^ytd j|ut forward, an apprdpriaiipii for ���this work. '- y, :yA--:,.xyZZx:X'- :XX' Your^incer^lyi 'y.-. -/T. '���'��������� -Jar^^-/Sinclair7.*Yjj -. ;;, ��������� * ������-.. ��� '.���*->"'���'������ ���t ^ yThe local m^ber, Tony; Qar- ���'��� fjgrave,- M-Ii^A;,yajTwe4.:in2ih^V^ : Legislative .biuldings laSt; ^wai^iv Yto"':takip;^p;'^Tte'gislativ'e--diUti^ ; ior^another meetng of B.C;'s ;lawymaking, body! Mr. Gar- ^^grave's^Tfirstjob was to take ithe oath of allegiance to T <fQueen Elizabetli II her heirs y y andri successors."; Mr Gai*grave>: Tthe^,. signed the parliamentary Troll iriitlier presence of the clerk ���77of, tlie house Mr. TE. DeBeqk Tand t^ hew law clerkTMtr. Ian. T^Horrie.TMr?;^rne^has nofc^yet ^had his appointment approved^ '?'^'"'The:'-lieui��n^tii: gcJverrior, Mir. Clarence Ross* will open the 25th Legislate on Thursday February 7 at 3 o'clock. The ��� same evening his honour will entertain many of Victoria's ��� dignitaries at a grand ball at government house. This session of the legislature is exipected to be relatively quiet compared to former years. Subjects of local interest will 'be aniendlments to the Black Ball Ferry Act to change , the'* locality of the Gibsons wharf and extensive amendments to the municipal act. Mr. Gargrave is once again expected to bring up the question of municipal control of skating on local lakes. Tlie^Sommers case will also be in the limelight. The oppbr..., sition will be. demanding to"." know why the government has made no investigation into al-' legations of bribery against the former minister, of lands and mines made over a^year ago. Mir. Gargrave expects a full dress debate ron the provincial^ government's hospital policy. "Hospitals in the Mackenzie ridfing have not been given s square'deal in 'their relations with the department." Mr. Gargrave said. Crown Assets Corporation 7has accepted the offer of the 'village commssion for the purchase Of an International 1939 five ton fire truck plus a dishwashing machine, it was reported at Tuesday night's Village Commission riieeting. The fire truck will cost $500 and the dishwashing machine $10. The deal ;was that the cKshwashing machine had to be included ow ing to the-low price set on the sale of the truck... Delivery of the ^evfcruck willbe made on ;a^-ai^%x43e^Sib^ed.'';;':'YT .',' In line with the general up trend in costs, B.W.M. Bone, auditor of the village corporation hooks was granted an increase in his fee to $300 from $2507 - Mr. Bone, in his ^letter Said thathe had up to now ab sorbed . certain ���-. cpsiis-:& yyUiRh should ho iiornevby^;jtti0 .yil$Sge|;v Account* 7 totalling ; ���^71^*6^ were' passed by the comtolssiori- ers, $413il4 general e-^en^ $149.38- for wateri $77i73 ftr fire protection, $19 insurable and $56.61 for roa��j -.wortty*y^' The tendier of John $miik for the clearing of> Glassford road and back lanes ,in.vthe Ttfi-T cinity was acqept^Tbe6aUseTii was the lowest of four t^ri<Je|s;T The proviso attached is-that iiis must provide a corripletiori of performance bond:Xiq . protfect the vilia^^gairist;io^s;^, TT The four tender^ w^Ha^ry Todosychuk at $6.50 per adrO wihich was estmatedi to read $2,925; G.B. Sicofetfe $6|75i; iJohn Smuk $2,700 arid i^XJ^o ���Rivers Company at ^3,306.7 ; : Though Xtffeit forefathers weiire all Indians, these girls arid 97/Other residents of the .Hotaema Indian reserve in ^Southern Alfeerta may be evicted on the basis of the fact that they are not Indians undler the meaning of the Indian act of 1951. They are descendants of three Indians who accepted cash pi lan<} in lieu of treaty rights 70 years ago at the end of the Riel rebellion. The Indians threatened with eviction claim that other residents of the reservation are ciemanding their removal because of. internal- tribal hatreds Mothers named for Kinsmen set for February 16 debate v ^t'--Taot"ari<i heavv;debate ori a possible Centennial year prOT ject occurred 7 ait ; Tuesday night's -Village . Commission meeting when Commissioner Ballentine reported on Centennial committee operations. Commissioner Ballentine, vice-chairman of tlie Centennial Committee reported two meetings held to date with considerable interest being shown but there was nee<j for project action so committees can be designated. Turning to possible projects, various suggestions were made r7T77^v:"'- "iyXX'1-, ^inciuciirig a: hospital, eon vales-. * cent, home, fair grounds andr buildiings, recrieation park, community hall, rest rooms, swim-, ming pool and a skatirig and; curling rink. ' v i The commissioners did not reach a point^ in the debate where they were able to favor any particular project but some were strorigly opposed to a hospital as being too expensive. As7.it w;as not up to the members of the commission to make any decision the debate eventually died down and the commissioners -passed to other- business. Centennial committee heads to meet Wallace A meeting of Centennial Committee chairmen of the Sunshine Coast,- will be held Feb. 13, starting at 5.30 p.m. in Gibson* Memorial United church hall.. At this 'meeting. L.C: Wallace, general chairman of .the provincial Centennial Committee will discuss various problems.. ���...-..:. It is believed Mr. Wallace will make the suggestion that some type of area co-operation will be sought to get the full-, est benefit from the' Centennial. committee operations. Chairmen of Sub-committees can also- attend. Those expecte'd to attend come from Fender Harbour, Halfmoon Bay, Redrooffs, Sechelt, Wilson Creek, Roberts: Creek, Gibsons and Port Mel-!: Ion..'-'' "��� ..'-:���-'TT':' Preparations are moving ahead fast. for:>3^T,Kinsmen Club 3^hers71^rch^;I^ a Saturday, llie mothers will be out in the evening and lighted verandahs or doors \vill be the sigrial for them to knock on your door for your contri- bution, r :'-'/'T' '"''��������� '"': ���'. Among those Marching Mothers who will be but for the M^rch of Dimes in Gibsons and TBistia^wijtt^^ Mrs.' W.:- Nygren', Mrs.E. Bingley, Mrs. R; Ritchey, Mrs. McCartney, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. C. Day, Mrs. W.', Sneddon, Mrs..''W. Fisher, Mrsi McDonald, Mrs. Hauka, Mrs. N. Peterson, Mrs. W. Laing IVlrs. R. Peterson, Mrs. W. Da- yis, "Mrs. R. Brackett, Mrs. Wyngaert, Mrs. Holland, Mrs, Clark, Mrs. R^ Emerson, Mrs. Hill,. Mrs. Blain, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. M. Crosby, Mrs. Wilson, , Mrs. A. Tomsettj Mrs. H. Smith. Mrs. G. Ayles, Miss Juli.e Meston, Dylrs. E. Turner. Mrs Coates Mrs, B. Skeliett, Mrs. G. Hun- "ter. ������''.''. CKr;is Beacon heads Legion Chris Beacon was installed president oi^ the Gibsons branch, Canadian Le.gion* Tues- lay night by Ed Feidler. past president of the Legion branch. Russ Gibson is vice-president arid C.B. Davies, second vice- president. Ron Haig is secretary treasurer arid Curly Martin- dale -sgt.-at-arms. The executive committee includes Ernie Lowe, Joe Wheeler, Norm McKay and John Wilson. . They will march in Gibsons, Granthams, Gower Point and adjacent areasij;^^...^ vassed by Mrs7-^i^n.^aiid-Mrs. Port Mellon mothers taking" part under direction of R- Fin- liajr will be Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. (Quarry, Mrs." Boyes, Mrs. Jack Wiren and- Mrs. Campbell. Their territory will bo from -Longview to Port Mellon to Hillside:: 7 !;. rfy &x Hopkins Landing will be can- Norman Johnston. Soame^ Point will be canvassed by mo- .-thers of the district. Mrs. -GeOrge Hunter will canvas's Granthams Landing area. Roberts Creek, area "will*- be canvassed by mothers of the district and Sechelt will be taken care of by the PTA under direction of Joe Benner andl Jim Hodgson. ����>'-i'. To the Business men of the Sechelt Peninsula: ���;., . This is one appeal for funds which we are sure will pay div- . idenls for your firm. Handicapped people, as you know, very often. are dependent on social welfare assistance which must be paid by taxes. But rehabilitation changes this picture, as a recent report by Caniada's national rehabilitation co-ordinator shows. Ian Campbell said recently in Vancouver that the first 425 rehabilitation cases reported last year had 228 depen- "cients who had been receiving public or other assistance, at an annual cost of $230,000. In the first year of employment, these rehabilitate^ people earned $960,000 and I do not know of any investment that yields a greater return. We are sure you will agree with Mr. Campbell's observation. A donation to increase rehabilitation services is an in vestment which will pay dividend's in reduced taxes, an increased labour force, and more- dollars in the consumer market. The savings and benefits wilt be greater if we provide thesev services for children because tlie youngsters are iri.the long:: run, our greatest natural resource. Would you please give your - donation when one of your lo:- eal Kinsmen calls? . ^ Kinsmen Club of Gibsons"' and District. Yup! ognibi Mrs. L. Strum Sr.,.- was winner for the Kiwanis $50 four- corner bingo game last week- A good} *crowd attended the- event but the door prize with ticket No. 88 being drawn was** not claimed so will be carried over to this Thursday night and will amount to $45. Top speaker " for Kiwanis Ralph" W. Harris, public relations official ~ior All Canadia Insurance ^Federation will be speaker at Tuesday night's-Ki- - wanis Club meeting on "A Buyer's View on Fire and Casualty Lisufarice'.'' ��� Mr. Harris .������ travels over all Canada and has spoken to more , than 300-audiences and has considerable experience ; in eco- nomic affairs of the Dominion. His subject should be of particular interest to insurance men. The meeting will be held m Danny's Diriing Room starting at 7 p.m. and tickets may be obtained from Totem Realty before 10 a.m. ivlonday morning. Th<r ticket supply will be limited. istrict committee York praise for Betty Allen action ��� The last* meeting of the Cen- tennial committee over which W.I. McAfee presides was held in the United Church hall Jan. 30, and 27 persons attended. Vic Metcalfe was named chairman of the Dominion Day parade for this year and next. It was decided he would) be the only committee chairman appointed for the time being, others wall be selected when necessary. ���. The question of a project was discussed. and various subjects were mentioned including a hospital, playing field, skating and! curling rink and a con valescent home. No conclusions Were reached. It was decided that the various delegates appear at the. next meeting with a suggestion .backed up with some idea as to cost. Betty Allen, who will sing for members of the Peninsula Overture Concert Association .in Gibsons on Friday, Feb.. 8, recently received fine press notices for her appearance in Town Hall, T3ew York. In the New York Times, date Tuesday, . Jan. . 15, Edward Downes wrote. Honegger's op** era "Judith" was electric in its impact. Part of its effect was the result of the magnificent singing of Betty Allen in the title role. Miss Allen, who was a 1952 winner of a Marian Anderson scholarship award.. .. last night had a big opportunity, and she made the most of it. Her voice had a rich, true mezzo-soprano, quality.. .beautifully placed .< Her singing had the velvet quality that carries so beautifully through art auditorium. In the New York Herald Tribune, Jay S. Harrison wrote: Betty Allen's hauntng mezzo filled, the hall with luminous sound. Harriett Johnson said in the New York Post: Of the soloists, the evening disclosed an admirable mezzo-soprano, Bet- . ey Allen, who sang the title role in a highly distinguished manner. She performed with intensity of feeling, variety of color and beauty of tone. Betty Allen is the young singer who will appear in. the second concert of the Overture Concert Association this week at the high school auditorium in Gibsons. Miss Allen married, ; during 1953, the young social worker she met in 1952 but, because of the French tour and the Symphony appearances, hadn't seen for nearly a year-- Between setting up her New- York household and leaving: for her great North African tour in 1954, Miss Allen appeared with the Boston Symphony under Charles Munch, as soloist in Honegger's "La Danse des Morts'T. The success of this program in Boston merited its repetition in Carnegie Hall, and earned new plaudits- for Miss Allen. The North African tour was followed by re-engagements ija France and then Miss Allen's first appearances in Italy. Miss Alien, in 1955, went again to* France, her 31-concert tour of the previous year having been expanded, to a 45-concert tour, and again to Mjiian and Florence and the other Italian cities. A career of international scope was carved-for her. Wat oast wzws ���<s; 1 ^Published by Secheli Peninsula News Lid., every Thursday, at Gibsons, B.C. ^ Box 128, Gibsons, B.C., Phoae 45Q I. FRED CRUICE, Editor and Publisher %, Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and the B.C. division of C.W.N. A. Member B.C. Weekly Newspapers Advertising Bureau % Vancouver office ��� 210 Dominion Bldg., % Telephone PAcific 7557 Authorized Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. Hates of Subscription: 12 mos., $2.50; 6 mos., $1,50; 3 mos., $1.00 TJniied States and Foreign, $3.00 per year. .5c per oopy�� HISTORICAL and OTHERWISE To rise from the bottom of the heap to the top in the "short space of one year is a feat worthy of specific mention and ihe effort made by the employees of the Canadian Forest Pro* ����ucts Port Mellon pulp rriill will be considered as the outstanding achievement not only in the pulp and paper indsiistry hut dn all manufacturing throughout British Columbia. The change of mental attitude is the lesson- wMchi one ���can .'derive from what happened atTthe mill. To have aa acciden/t :S-atio considered the worst of all tlie mills and in the short space *>�� 12 monthsi to hreak the previous low. accident marie should be termed outstanding.. ��� ''"������. .-���'���. v ' To riaxtie names might not be fair be.^^e so^ iridivMiials ���': who deserve credit would be overlooked. There is p^aly one thing: to do and that is to congratulate the entire staff from the head office down to the mostmeniai job'irithe plaiiti'v 'Ty_7 7;yT--' ;'l As mentioned before the interesting part is the changed' .-attitude towards accidents which apparently did: the joh. at iPort. Mellon. Tliis could be applied elsewhere and as. Magistrate Jphn- T^ton said when addressng mill employees: at a safety bariquet^ :3.t could be extended towards reducing accidents on the road and In the home. ' :T X :-ZxX X:. X-'Z'-- -X-X ' :'���:"' There is a seed of something here which could t>e develop- t,ed���a changeof attitude tow^rdsi^ proved..-IP-curt.Mellon employeesy^c^$e^Xso> can 'other peopl^ \ '''��� The response to tlie.Bob.Burns' .WstoricaL.series entitled i^Early Gibsons, THi;5torical,arid;;Othervwsev has proven the senes ���fo be worthwhile. .Mr. Burns.is well-equipped'to-,\vrite on early j Gibsons and it would beya-.pity. if hfe reminiscences were to re- ; main unp-ublished. ,. .-.-..* _y :���' ->7;'' ' 7 ! The Coast JJews is always ready to publish such material and in the past such.-articles.as L.S.J.'spungent views of 0I4 log- i gins days and events more rwen^ a great ��� Jdss to ��he coriirriunity when' Alllackson "passed ori. We miss him. ? Also ib.e're was the series.ion-Egmont by Mra. .q-..;McNutt. ..- - ,'.'. y . ��� Any. aHicles bn^^ny- portion;6f this fabulpi^ district shoiild > reacn th<* light Of day through sOme periodical or publication. | Otherwise a great deal of authentic history would become lost I sa ih& limbo of time. However The Coast News cannot afford I to pky what such material would really be worth. fT. .' Someone has made the suggestion historical projects I should be adopted by the CentennialCommittees. It is natural r someone would suggest the Coast News sees a monetary advan- ? tage in such a venture but The Coast News office-would' think t twice, seriously, before tackling anything Of this sort. Publish- '. xng a newspaper and doing some printing does riot give The J.Coast News the right to consder it capable of turning out a book. f^The problems are many. Nevertheless The Coast News does think the idea has merit no matter who prints it. Centennial operations to date are summarized Logging and the putting out of shingle-bolts and long-bolts was a "primary" production. Some attention began to be paid to manufacture. About 1895 a small saw-mill was built in West Bay, 'Gambier Island s I think by the same people who operated the Brunnette Mill at ���Sapperton. The mill was supplied by the Waterous people, and was installed by the late Mr. T^endall, who later lived in retirement at Gibsons Sometime before the turn of the century, the Mattinsons started a mill on Keats Island, at the Hooper place (now the Baptist Camp) to make cedar 7 floats for fishng nets. I am '.. not sure if they, put in any power j or if it was entirely hand power. In any case, about 1900, ���;' they moved the mill. to near the .mouth of" Langdale Creek, now the Salvation Army Tycamp, and for. power put in an T To vei^hotT watery wheel, perhaps ��� 12 feet diameter, -water carried Z by a: flume ��� .from about 2,000 Y-ieet up the creek. This operated '.yuntil .Tperhaps .1903 or J.904. Later anian named Bor- ,'<deri started a factory for can- T Thing clams : on the same site, 'bringing the- clams, mostly, :���:. from;the big clam.bedte on Van- 7 c^uyer7:Island-f 7hear Nanoose. TThis did riot operate long. Z '^^^Jooixi this time the.- Matti- ; sons 'conceived the idea... of- .opening a bote! kt Gibsons. : For-"hotel*' of course, one may .- read "saloon".- Even in those ��� days; it was"' considered! j u dh ��� cious and good form to give an euphonious name to liquor outlets, a name that would convey ", an rimpresVion". of public. servicO:" Mr .Gibson, or his son George, had built a store, w;eli before the turn of the century,, a building that, with considerable additions, is , the present Howe Sound Trading Co. store. When we came here the "store, was being operated by Mr. Gibson and his youngest daughter, Nellie.' ��� -���'���'.'��� '"'*���" Later Mr. Gibson put up another building, closer to his house, on the site where later Mr. C.P. Smith had his store. Here Mr. Gibson also maintain* ed the post-office.,That left the first store building unused the Mattinsons proposed to use it ifor their "hotel';. But, a grievous error, they failed to reckon on Mrs. Lucy Smith. Girding herself in the [pano ply of full W.C.T.U. armour, Mrs. Smith plunged Into the battle. Letters were directed to Victoria in numbers,, and church circles in Vancouver were apprised of the imminent threat to souls. A petition was circulated. Somewhat tardily, the saloon monsters also circulated a petition. I never did know how many signed petitions, or exactly who ' signed which; as has very often been the case, very likely lots of people signed both petitions. In any case, when, the smoke cleared right had prevailed. The government of the day, composed of many well-known drinking men, were no more anxious te get into battle with a lot of determined church people than our more recent governments. The license was refused, and the local men would continue to drink from the bottle, rather than frbm the glass. I use the term "men" because 5n that day only the males were, considered as the drinking crowd? as far as we knew, ladies did not drink except the high society ladies, of which we had none, or those of accomodating virtue, who, locally/ were., usually difficult to ���discover. * * About 1898 or 1899 an Alex ��� JVtecKay; a man named Greene ���and I think another partner in- -.stalled a S&W-hiill at tlte foot of .the mourit&iti to cut' cedar from' ���; the pia!teau above' the T2.000 foot 'level; actually',''the' head-water ��� branches of what is. jiow called "Chaster Creek", then known as Paynes'Creek". The timber was taken out in ��� long bolts', strings of about six dogged together arid snubbed down a log-ciiute? to about the 7 level of the old cemetery, then . released one by one to run down to the mill, ij'ust at^the foot of the slope. " ��� The timber was hauled by team arid wagon, to the beach, arid loaded Ori scows for Vaiv .-couver; during ;the, winter, of 1900-01' there was. so ~ much snow that hauling was done for VrOeks by bob-sled, right to- the beach. The cedar saw-dust was .For Guaranteed , Watch and Jewelry Repairs ,; CHRIS'S JEWELERS Work done on the Premises WB BUY OLD GOLD Phone 96 Sechelt carried off to the near-by ravine; the big'fire of 1906 got into the pile and burned for a couple of years, but finally went out. I saw the remains of the pile a couple of years ago, and digging down found saw-dust that looked almost fresh. The slabs; and edgings were back-packed by Chinamen into a pile that became very large, probably 60 feet high^ supported by dry fir snags. We were living about one-quarter mile away when the 1906 fire went through, and I well remember the roar when it hit the slap- pile. Speaking of Chinamen, packing reminds me that for a long time all the supplies: for the logging camp up above the 2,000 foot level were carried up by Chinamen ���- horse feed,, blacksmith coal, and all. Later a paek-pohjr was used. About . 1903 the operation, was taken over by Battle 8t Drew; I am not certain, but I think this was the C.S. Battle who later became quite well- known as a timber man in Vancouver. The new owners moved the mill, up the mountain to the, top of tlie first lift ^~ the site of the logging camp- They .installed a dairi there, in 2 Coast. News, Feb. 7, 1957. Paynes Creek, and built a lumber flume to the beach, landing close to the present Donaid J. MacLeod property; that was the reason for tlie subdivision now known as "Parcel A, DTL. 685". Sometime about then the Pat- erson Lumber Co. became in:- Iterested, and later took over. About 1905 the v mill closed down, perhaps becaus'e of a recession (we didn-t know the word then) brought about by the ending of the Spanish-American War, the South African! War, and the petering but o��� the Klondike gold rush. Any- wayr in 1906 the big Madden fire came through and wiped everything put, including a considerable riiuriber of set- t��er*s buildings. There was no loss of human life( but plenty of pigs, chickens, and .1 guess> cattle. * . That; "Madden" fire of 1906 was the last really big fire that raged. through- this district.. It was started by land clearing, ' by an old bachelor named Mad- , den, on what is rio��w known as the "Leek" property, northwest of Seaview Cemetery. The property was; originally settled by A.S. McCall,; who later moved to a part of the TManning property, the site of the present Irwin Motel. The fire had smouldered along for a few weeks, getting a bit big- (Continued on. Page 7) <<��� Don't Say Bread ^y ���::��� "McGAV'IN'S" NORMAN STEWART Local Safes Repy; R. R. 1, GIBSONS Pjhone Gibsons 189 LISTER DEISEL: 8 h.p., 5 kw^ 115 vo*lt D.C. Generator, complete with all instruments, water tank and fuel tank. First Class Condition: $700 W. PIEPER IRVINES LANDING L.H. McCance, executive secretary of tlie Centennial Committee, . summarized the projects now being developed for the B.C. Centenary. He .reported that a wide 'xange of.projects -from swimming pools- to hospital wings have been suggested by individual communities, who will receive per capita grants to assist in the completion of a Centennial project. He announced that final arrangements have been made for the production and distribution of the special green and gold Centennial automobile licence jriaies. .A half-a-million windshield stickers advertising the Centennial have been distributed ���jeeith the 1957 platesj he said. . It was indicated ..by postal authorties that the -commemorative B.C. Centennial stamp (Will probably-be issued at the same time as-the Canadian National Philatalic Society Conference in Victoria in May, 1.958. Reports on the Work of the 1? sub-committees responsible $&t Provincial projects were submitted by the chairmen at <be meeting. The Pacific National Exhibi- fiiostj it was learned, would be y willing to osffef some of its facilities to Centennial commit-. tees tor the staging of celebra- ti&ttis durng 1958. 4inong p��rojects now underway are an official history of > British Columbia, an Anthot- ogy, restoration of Fort Langley, a fecial silver dollar and an Official Souvenir Record Book. ������;��� His honor the Lieutenant- Governor, Frank M. Ross, eri- tertained members of the Ceri- tennial Committee at Government House following the afternoon meeting. Present at the evening. banquet was Pre- iriier W.A.C. Bennett who welcomed Centennial members on behalf of tlie government. m ; *wir:;;i;,-IM^ MAKCHIS DEADLINE The British Columbia Centennial Anthology March deadline is approaching. A number of valuable prizes are. to be awarded for both un-published. fand published material which, is accepted Application forms are not required. "The response to our pub- (licity has so far been exceptional", saysi T.K. Willis, Executive Editor. "Besides receiving ma- . terial from every province in the Dominion, we have heard from about half the United ���States, from Mexico arid even ifar-away Pakistan. All told, some^ 1,500 items have passed through our hands arid the total is swiftly mounting." " The five Victoria Editors ���iieed plenty of tirne for care* 'ful conside;ration of manuscripts and for possible criti- ��isari of correspondence with the authors in connection with -^naterial received. Address all imail to The British Coumbia Centennial Anthology Society, Box 1026, Victoria, B.C., enclosing self-addressed, stamped envelope. Her first stop ���the bank When tvCts. Wilson planned to go shopping^ Kqt' husband Tom said: "Meet you at the bank/j^ It was a natural thing jo say, for going to die bank is just ft part of everyday life*' Ia the bank, Mrs. Wilson noticed Miss Ellis; the schoolteacher ..; .Mr. Cooper the storekeeper c ? s and her neighbour's son Bobby,' ��� adding to his savings account.' 1 When Tom arrived, he grinned; /'Seems like everybody goes to the bank." It's true. Canadians find th�� chartered banks such a safe and handy place to keep money that practically everybody has a bank account. There tie" now more than 10 million deposit accountc in the diartered banks^morc accounts than there are adults in the country; THE CHARTERED BANKS SE8VIN�� YOUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS IN SPORT, NoflOng ago, a leading Canadian sportsman aired his views on sport. He said: "We .1 -*-���!*��� ' must play to win; the idea of turning the other cheek is out of date. Whether in football, hockey, or any other game, our youngsters ^must hit the opposing team hard. You can't be a considerate gentleman and a good player." This man was saying what too many believe that the thing is to win, no matter how it is done, fair or foul, but win. I have been reading a book by Thomas Lamont who died recently ^ and his point of view was so different, that it is * worth stating here. 5fC JjS ��j�� The rivalry between Exeter. and Andover prep schools was; keen; it lasted for many years. The ..".'highlight was the annual football game. One year the Exeter team was exceptionally strong and won game after game. They gave the Harvard Freshmen team a sound beating and they were clearly the favorites' for the big tussle with Andover. Winning a whole string of games gives a team confidence and often builds up assurance; TIMBER WANTED '! We Cruise and'Estimate and PAY CASH ora signing tfee Contract. SUCRE LUMBER CO. SUPPLY "The Building Supply with a Heart" 1/8 in. Hardboard, per Sheet $2.25 1/4 in. Hardboard, per Sheet $3;00 1/4 in. Mahogany ply per Sheet $4.00 Mahogany Doors, $7.75 & DOWN. Phone Sechelt 9 SAW MILLS PHONE GIBSONS 151 ^^iiC^SBfe^i^SWBl^jSiis ���muim�� um ��� lawMRUH vim* lUiiwtwiiiiawMWi MAKE it a SPECIAL OCCASION witb SPECIAL GIFT from CHRIS'SI ; MEN! We know these will please your Ladies: Smart styles in COMPACTS, from $1.50. Sparkling Rhinestone BROOCHES from $1.50 up And Gay Bright NECKLET SETS from $3.95 up or Choose from our Erne Jewelry Display. ^LADIESITPlease ib* Manof' ^oiir;l*Sart: Choose from our smart stock of Wallets, Cuff Links, Travel Kits, Pen <& Pencil Sets. Another Pleasant Custom is an EXCHANGE GIFT | of BEAUTIFUL BLACK DIAMOND RINGS. CHRIS'S JEWELERS PHONE SECHELT 96 *B9^%mttwv9u9f%*nt*fmMmam9^r^^^w$9tm1^m*'^fmC^tm^^\^ y^,���^v-V?^*i^��f Please state feelow what yon Ikink would be o�� greatest heiiefit to Gibsons district as & Centennial project. Remember, the project 'wiU cost money. M ��� .nil- ... ^.��� ,. .^.1..��� i..���-..������������ -!����������� ����������� i I. ��� '.... ���..��� ..���w.i^.i ..,���-_ ,��� .�����... i , .. ���._,,..���., i ... . , . , .., i-r i . , 4 ' - " ���''..*���' ������������-^ **��� ��� "' .���.������������ �� ������ 4m~-m. -�� *�� .1 "^'"l .. ���*�����*������ " ���>���.��������� ���. i'�� -�����' m i, ��� .�����.,���. ,...-..�� _���, : 1 ��� r- ~, .,--,- '.VivteV...*.; ��� �� ��� ���������*��������� ��� ��� ��� ������ ��� '������ ���"�����������*��� ������ �� ������ .�������-������������ ���������������,�������� i�����,...-������.���,..w��.,.. '��� ...,��� ������ i ������ ������������� ������.��...J ��� ���������������_ "\ V "'������.'.'.' ���������' *' > ".��� ��� ���"'��� ... > **���*' ' ��� .i .... ��� -. ,.,,,.. Leave suggestions at The Coast News nDsons Uistnct Centennial G at other times it breeds ^yer- confidence. Well, -when;;that big game took place the Exeter team didn't have the easy .walk-over they expected. The Andover team was on its toes ahd as the end of the terrific struggle drew near the score stood 11-8 for Andover. Exeter fans were surprised and dismayed. ��� vl. *V -k ��i> '{��� ��s> With only one minute left it looked rather hopeless for Exeter; the only possible chance 'for a win would be a field goal," which in those days, brought five points. Then it was that excitement rose to fever pitch. Exeter's centre got the ball and snapped it quickly to Vic Harding, one of the halves. Vic was fully 30 yards from the Andover goal. He paused for a moment and seemed to drop the ball to the ground. He gave it a mighty kick and it sailed between the goal posts. Exeter Supporters gave a mighty cheer and bedlam broke loose. The referee signalled that a goal had been scored, making, the score 13-11 in favour of Exeter. To everyone's amazement, Vic Harding walked over .to "the referee and told him that the ball had never touched tlie ground as it ought to have done end it was only a lowkicked punt yielding but one point. In new of Vic's definite statement there was nothing the referee could do but rule ;no goal and, declare Andover winners of the game. At the time both Exeter, players and supporters were stun-* ned but the more they thought about it the prouder they were of the downright honesty and chivalry of Vic Harding. .. Thomas W. Lamont, who was a student at Exeter school, tells about tins game in his book, ���My Boyhood in a Parsonage. Like many others he wasi. bitterly disappointed at the time, but he says they still-talk about it at Exeter to<iay and they are mighty proud of the episode. This is an' excellent story and I commend it to all who play, it teaches youngsters right standards in sport. , Our quotaton is by Sir Walter Scott: We honour God when we play honorably. Freight depot for Sechelt ,.vyAh0ther;6f - Sechelt's historic old buildings is being modernized. The old Union Estates barn, originally built by H. Whitaker as a livery and feed stable, is being converted into a modern freight depot. Hansen's Transfer, which, purchased the barn two years ago, will have garage space for. three big truck*;, backed by 7a modern loading ramp and warehouse. space. Already the top story has been removed, to be replaced by a modern flat roof. The building , will be transformed, Mr. Hansen says, at a cost estimated at approximately $3.000.. * ,._ Built in 1901;.the barn was sold to Union Estates over 20 years ago. It has served since (then as warehouse, Body shop .for Standard Motors, a -billiard hall under Mdckey Coe's management, and on occasion as a temporary, morgue. Business expansion, Mr*-Hansen states, has.made necessary the.... new depot,'77which will house the accounting office as *���!"> ��* inmgroom rry Cafe Mrs. Nuotio of the Ferry Cafe in Gibsons is expanding to include a dining room Any archway i's being cut:Though to .the former liquor .store premises next door, which, she - exj^taT^vill... accomodate .ten.;' tables' anymore if required. . She will serve regular, meals , there at stated hours, and will also cater for club dinners, wedding parties and banquets. To insure greater privacy for .diners, entry will be made through, the Cafe. Mrs. Nuotio is planning a novel decorative scheme for the dining room, which she hopes will be ready in about ten days. ew orrscers tor Variancfa Legion Zone Commander Fred Clay- . don of Pender Harbour, installed the new officers of Van- anda Branch 232 BESL-at the Legion Hall, Vananda, on Friday, Jan. 25. It was a large meeting, with the Ladies Auxiliary and members' wives attending, as did members of Malaspina Branch at Westview. Comrade Claydon, visiting the branch for the first time in his new position as Zone Commander, presented the Past President's me* ���dal to the retiring President and* delivered a brief talk on branch problems. A social evening and refreshments provided by the Ladies' Auxiliary concluded the evening. The new officers are: President, S.C. Barker; first vice- president, S.A. Clarkson, second vice-president, A.O. Butt; treasurer, J.A. Yuill; secretary, J.E. Austin; Sergeant at Arms, H.R. Bradley; service officer, 'L.O. Bunn. FROM FAR AWAY Among recent far long distance phone calls reported is that' to Mrs. Ross Smith who had a call from her daughter and husband who live some 40 miles from Sydney, Australia. Mrs; Smith says the conversation came through clearly. She also had a phone call from a Vancouver Sun sports writer who, while at the Olympics in Australia, visited some Canadians who turned out to be Mrs. Smith's daughter and her husband. It appeared that Mrs. Smith's daughter who had Coast News, Feb. 7, 1957. 3 m-- ������ ��� ��� I- ��� . . .���_���..., ... 11. , .. - 1 .,�� been a teacher in Vancouver had taught the editor's child at school. The couple in Australia are planning to visit Shanghai and Tokyo and then on to Vancouver for 1958. For Guaranteed Watch and Jewelry Repairs CHRIS'S JEWELERS Work done on the Premises WE BUY OLD GOLD Phone 96 Sechelt DAVE'S BiNG Heating SERVICE ANYWHERE ON THE PENINSULA ALL NEW 'INSTALLATIONS GUARANTEED FOR ONE VEAB Phone Sechelt 786 Faces are red Underestimating the fertility of the Canadian populace is proving costly to officials of the makers of, Heinz Baby Foods. Toward the end of 1956 they announced a prize of $57 ��� the traditional Heinz number ���every month for a year to tlie first Canadian child born in the Dominion in 1957. The basis of selection was to be a scrutiny of birth announcements in Canadian daily newspapers. Instead of the anticipated "first baby", Heinz officials found themselves with four tiny candidates ���all born on the last stroke of the midnight clock ��� .three in Montreal and one in Hull. Already obligated to "pay off" on these four babies, red- faced Heinz officials declared the baby derby closed. IOOF Sunshine Coast Lodge No. 76r,Meets Gibsons Legion Hall, 2nd and 4th Friday each month. ���i\ A MAJW &C1M4.PLVWOOL wili increase'in pribe next week! GET YitJlM^ oz. Skein i s8 AM AriL A!!AY,C�� ''.OtlnCG '"?> -Phone --..Gibsons 34F I ...at your Safety in the airfomobii^ is .optional .at no.exXzo. o<ggi. Ko*neohanical safety-device can replace Ote" protection of careful driving. . 7 .*.*���. T: .'���" .-..., La$t year/ traffic accid^nfe^claimed .the'lives of inore Canadians than ever.before. Someone was, injured eyery 8.minutes. A car*.was damaged every 48 seconds. Automobile insurance claims rose to more than; one hundred'million dollars. ... ,;*..; ;One result of this is higher automobile insurance rales ��� because what is paid out in claims rnusi be brought in by premiums. But even more important is the fact that you hold your life, and the lives of oihers, in your hands when you get behind the wheel of a car. Safety pays dividends, costs. Be Careful. . saves lives, helps to lower your insurance" ALL CANADA INSURANCE FEDERATION ALL CABTABA IKSmiANCF, FE&EKATIO& on behalf of more than 200 competing compenio* writing Fire, Automobile and Casualty insurance. wmmmrtmss awraMCTmwamBmwg^^ William Fredterick Tr,ant passed away an Feb. 2 at his Jiome at Soames Point, Granthams Landing,,in..his 86th year. Me is survived by his wife, three sons, H. Beverley in California, Geoffrey A. in Vancouver and Frederick Willam in Vancouver one daughter, Mrs. Jack Milburn (Helen) of Montreal,' seven grandchildren and o-ne great-grandson, and one brother, Walter, in Victoria. Mr. Trant was born in Eng- fancS, son of a London journalist, William Trant, who came with his family to Saskatchewan in the '90's of last century, and subsequently became Police magistrate in Regina. After some years spent in Saskatchewan, the son, W.F. Trant, came to British Columbia, where he joined the postal service. At first, he worked as & railway mail clerkybut was later promoted to the position of post-office inspector, where Ihe proved himself to be a highly competent official. He retired from active duty an 1936, and built for himself and his wife a permanent home at Soames Point on tne site to which he and "his "young family liolicbys since the year 1908. '- THe greaty enjoyed his life tThere and took a keen interest fiad come for their summer sn. his flower garden, lawn and Sb-owling green, whjjre many of $xls friends were "entertained. JEFe and his wife* had many friends, and found; as well as . .�����*��������� i ��� ii- ��� ������ - ���......I . i.. ..i. Improvement ���������of' tfoad sought ���t The Pender Harhbur Board &�� Trade met in the ���lub house ���Garden Bay, onMflfciday last." President, Dr.. JOK^ Playfair svas an the chair. ' * "-it .A resolution was-passed asking the - government-* to widen and surface the r��ad from KleincHale to Garden.-.JJ.ay. ��� Another matter taken up was Hie improving of the floats and snaking more accon&nodatiori -for small boats usingIthe har- -��*our. A letter was ^received 'darom the district engineer regarding the float at Madeira } JPark and suggested relocation of the present set-up. Mr. Briggs, chief forest ranger for the district gave an interesting address on forestry xnatters. gave much pleasure in their social life. Mr. Trant hadj read widely, and was an interesting talker with decided views. His genuine character and calm, self- possessed disposition won the respect of friends and neighbors, and he will be much missed in the community where he spent many happy years. ��� J.H. G< car licence Motor license renewing for 1957 is in full swing in all license offices throughout the province. The advance sale of licences has been good, and it js hoped the trend will continue in sufficient quantity so as to reduce the congestion in the offices at the endl of February. Motorists are reminded Feb. 28 is the deadline. Those operating on. March 1 without 1957 plates being displayed will be liable to prosecution. The mailing of renewal applications to registered! owners was completed early in January. Because of many owners moving and failing to report changes of address to the Motor Vehicle branch, there will be a considerable number of owners who did not receive their fornis. The forms in many instances will be available in the local licence office providing the T owner still lives in the. same community. Motorists without forms are urged to follow this procedure Immediately: 1. Contact your local licence office to determine if your application is. being held there for want Of proper mailing address. If it is there pick it up without delay. 2. If the form is not at the jlocal licence office, .write im- anediately to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, Victor- Jia, quoting the 1956 licence .number, the ��� motor vehicle registration number, printing the name of the owner in full, together with-the new address. Suitable forms for this purpose are available at all licence offices. Remember! You need1 an ap- pication form to obtain your new plates. Attend to it^now. The last few days of February will be too late. ' r ��� ��� ��� Your SAYINGS EARN MOR at Canada's First Bank �������� Effective February 1st, savings deposits at the BofM will earn interest at the rate of PER ANNUM 7 Take advantage of this new, higher >rate by opening a B of Mrso^ngs account today ." . .Follow the example of two million ' Canadians who are building for tomorrow at T.y Canada's First Bank. Bank, of -Montreai, Gibsons Branch: EDWARD HENNIKER, Manager Sechelt Branch: DONALD McMAB, Manager Port Mellon (Sub-Agency): Open on.' . ..,_���,��� Canadian Forest Products Ltd. semi-monthly paydays WORKING WITH CANADIANS IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE SINCE 1817* If BANK" mtwuKmauam B1"~ Twenty six days of crisp cold air pushed January temperatures at least 5 degrees below normal here on the Sunshine Coast. Skies were bright and precipitation was confined mostly to snowfall, which was normal. Jan. 1957 Rainfall' 0.77 in. Snowfall 15.0 in. Precipitation 2.27 (in. Days with Precipitation 11 'High temp. 43.3 Low temp. 10.5 Mean temp. 30.0 Normal 5.73 in. 14.3 in. 7.16 in. 22 48.0 16.7 34.2 4 Coast News, Feb. 7, 195T. _ _ . . __ Days with frost 26 17 Mean cloud cover 60% 76% Annual precipitation 1956 53.33 in.- 54,19 in. While January 1957 saw a prolonged cold spell, it was no match for the record set in January 1950 when temperatures dipped to zero and a mean temperature of 21 degrees, or the dry month of January 1949 when less than one inch of precipitation was recorded. Shortage of freight cars at the end of the Second World War emphasized just how much Canade depends on rail trans port. ...'.' A little guy who has put up a big fight against the crippi- ing effects of polio is seven-year old Joe Higginbottom of Big Creek, B.C. He was one of the manj-- youngsters for whom the miracle of Dr. Salk's world-famous polio vaccine came too late. But thanks to the sponsorship of the Kinsmen's B.C. Polio Fund the little t3rke is making a heart-warming comeback. Little Joe, who comes from a family of eight children, was hit by the dread! disease in January, 1954. He spent nearly five months in the hospital at Williams Lake and then was brought to Vancouver for special rehabilitation treatment. He is one of. the reasons .why the Kinsmen Mothers' March over the Sunshine Coast area will take place Feb. 16 to collect funds for the B.C. Polio Fund. For Guaranteed Watch and Jewelry Repairs CHRIS'S JEWELERS Work done on the Premises WE BUY OLD GOLD Phone 96 Sechelt Be sure you have Complete Protection! WITH N. Richard McKibbin PHONE 42 GIBSONS, B.C. OVER 25 YEARS INSURANCE EXPERIENCE KINSMEN CLUB . of Gibsons & District VALENTINE . ��� EVAN KEMP & HIS TRAIL RIDERS FEB. 9 9 30 P.M. sens idiiESsion FEBRUARY FWITURE SPEOiMS We Know you won't be able to resist THESE BIG CASH REDUCTIONS! MflW CHESTERFIELD SUITES, Used: from $50 SiUIff Wine, Brown, Mohair, Figured Covers, etc. BIG COMFORTABLE EASY CHAIRS $10 Wine or Figured Upholstery (used) limy DINETTE SUBTt, NEW, REDUCED $69.50 If J Iff Crome, with Flecked Red Arborite Top NOW B's c?sh BfeductsoEts ow Kitchen Ranges ElU Iff Oil* Propane, Wood and Coal SUITCASES: ALL SIZES and DESCR'IPTBONS : ' : -' $1.25 V $14., DOZENS of other Startling Price Tags Come in and Choose your Bargains at JAY BEE FMURE & APPUANC Phone Gibsons 99 Ctf*c 9\ day \b to *e�� Rome Apples, all-use:. 2/25c Ot9&> ��-.���><**& Bachelor's Specials j . Swanson's T-V ��� ROAST BEEF DINNER 99* <��- Dale's T-V ROAST TURKEY DINNER -ggc ea. CRISPY LETTUCE 17c ea. FREEZER FILLERS 49c 8b. l ��,_. "'see*,, ^-~~ ����� Bind. Quarters Garden Carrots, 2 Jb. 15c ^t^BSf ice C*e��*�� Z-.t-tfL-fW*** X Cut & Wrapped -.* Hind Quarters VEAL 45c lb. Cut & Wrapped ,- COME EARLY, United Supply t0 * *:iM* BANANASZ2 Ib.Z45c SPRINGS are mow running. . (Ml Sizes) ... New Season's ����� BAIT HERRING Now Packed & Available ?*>** TdKAY GRAPES 19c lb. ���-I Coast" News, Feb. 7W1957. 5 STAT! WANTED ad rates 15 words for 55 cents plus three cents a word over 15. This includes name and address. Consecutive rates available. Classified advertisements accepted up to 5 p.m. Tuesday. ILegals ��� 17 cents per count line for first insertion. 13 cents per, count line for eacb consecutive insertion. / Card of Thanks, Engagements, In Memoriams - up to oO "words $1.00 per insertion.' 3c per word over 50. Classified display ��� 77c per column inch. - T AGREEMENT It is agreed by any advertiser requesting space that liability of the Coast News in event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event thait errors occur in publishing of an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the ad- ertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by by incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond amount " paid for such advertisement. No responsibility is accepted by the newspaper when copy is not submitted in writing or . verified in writing. COMING EVENTS Feb. 8, Gibsons: Contralto Betty Allen sings in 2nd Overture Concert. High School Auditorium. St. Bartholomew's W.A. Valentine Tea andi Home Cooking Sale, Feb. 14, 2 p.m., United Church Hall, Gibsons. PTA Dance, Feb. 16. Dance to the music o^Ernie Prentice at Robers Creek Hall. Feb. 23, Gibsons Badminton Club Dance, Benny Stone's Orchestra. School Hall., TOTEM FLASHES OOPS! Sorry folks. Didn't get home in time to build an ad. However, we still have some really good buys. Drop in- and let us show you. Always a better buy at TOTEM REALTY Gibsons C. JOHN COLERIDGE NOTARY PUBLIC Attractive little home near beach, 2 bedrooms, living room wih f.p., nice kitchen. Large shed and well workedl garden. Price $6300. Terms. Nice cottage with lovely, view of Sound. 2 bedroms, shower, toilet: polished fir floors; situated on 3 lots- each 50 x 100 ft. Price, ^balance of winter, reduced to $4000, half cash swings it. Many Other good listings, all prices. JOHN COLERIDGE REALTY " (NOTARY PUBLDC) Oldest Realty Office In Gibsons Look for ihe Big Neon Sign Seashore home, 5 rooms, large garden^ orchard, good water, sheltered sunny bay, school bus passes bay. Price, $5,000.' Write Imer Beamish, Egmont, 14 loce ���'72' X 337* to ,4Vfe acres. West Sechelt. Clear titles, Roads, Power. Box 82, Sechelt. TO RENT ~~. Cosy 3 room waterfront suite. fully, furnished, Granthams. Phone Gibsons 114W. Business opportunity with good returns to anyone on the Pen-, insula who willinvest $2,000. Must be silent partner. Contact' Bora: 467 Coast News, Gibsons. Studtent's violin, full size. BoxT 468, Coast News. -.-- -X DIRECTORY SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS EXPERIENCED IN ALL - . MAKES & MODELS. EVENINGS: & WEEK ENDS y BILL SHERIDAN'��� :7-T: Contact Selma Park Store ' GIBSONS BUILDING- SUPPLIES LTD. 'WE CARRY THE STOCK' Phone Gibsons 53 TRACTOR WORK Clearing, Grading, Excavating Bulldozing. Clearing Teelh FOR RENT Arches, Jacks, Pump A. E. Kiitehey . Phone Gibsons 176 mm services DIRECTORY (Continued) LET US HELP YOU PLAN NOW For your Construction Needs All types of * BUILDING or ALTERATIONS and LIGHT" GRADING Smith & Peterson Construction Ltd. Phone 28, 85 or 90Q, Gibsons Rentals Realty. several now. Totem Firemen's Ball, March 16, School Hall, Gibsons. WORK WANTED General maintenance work de- ssired. Can cook for small crew, camp or resort. Box 11 Sechelt, or Phone Sechelt 17. Typing done, reasonable rates. Phone 104X��� Sechelt. Man with power saw for hire. Reasonable rates. Phone Gibsons 171Y * Spray and brush painting; also paperhanging. J. Melhus. Phone Gibsons 33. . lUi ANNOUNCEMENT Salk Poliomyelitis vaccine available at Lang's Drug Store. It takes 7 months to build a good immunity with Salk Polio Vaccine. For some protection <h.iring the danger months, arrangements should be made to start series of 3 ^vaccinations now. . 7 In Sechelt, phone your want ads to Coast News Representative Mrs. E. Lumsden, 44W. Fuller brush dealer. J. Nelson Roberts Creek. Phone Gibsons 218Q. TOWING AND FREIGHTING W. Nygren, Gibsons l'ST-tfff INSURANCE SECHELT INSURANCE" AGENCIES Real Estate Property Management Insurance Offic^ phone 22F T.E. DUFFY. Agent Residency 31Q I. MACKAY, Salesman. ! Residence 70F H.B. GORDON AGENCIES Sechelt FIRE INSURANCE AUTO XNSUIfeAN^Ei Evenings and Holiday* IIS Phone 53 : Fire, Auto,... Liability. Prompt courteous service. Tb&m^Re&&v ���ty, Gibsons. ., "yy ''.;... fri-mnn^am^M���I**-' ��� *��� ������ *���������������* ���*'" " ������ii'***^*^^^^*���' ^ * ��������**������**������������**ri*��� WATCH REPAIRS Watch and Jewelry Repairs Marine Jto's'Wear. Agents for W.fi. GVassie. Fast reliable service. r/ t��& i . . * i. ��� ��� ���* For Guaranteed Watch and. Jewelry Repairs, See Chris's Jewelers, Sechelt. Work done on the premises. tfn BOARD AND ROOM Phone Sechelt 137. Boom and board, with T-V, Bayview Lodge, Selma Park. Heated, furnished suite. No small children. Ph. Gibsons 63. ������ -���-���������-������-..������.-,,.��� -. . - ...,,��� , -w Modern suite, unfurnished! 4 rooms with bath. Can use oil wood or electric stove. Phone 106R, Gibsons. 2 bedroom unfurnished suite, with bath (self contained) Gibsons 114G. FOR SALE ~~ ' :-..-. " Dodge 6 ��� new rings, good condition, $50;' Chev 4 $25; Lawson engine-��� $10;/ 3 car transmissions $5 each; Battery radio $5; Major sawdust burner $10; 1936 Nash sedan, mechanically very good1 $65; split :steet pullers. 44'' x 10", $25; 18" x 6", ?10>' 2-30" x 6", $12 eachfsoine srnaller flat pulleys; bronze propeilors i6'7 arid 18" $5 each; steel shaft 2^/2" x. 24 7 ft, $15*; sawmill, heavy 'duty; 3 dog carriage, 54"7LP,saw $750; 3 sided planer 24" x 6" knives, belts, pulleys $350. ET Garvey, Pender Harbour,: Ph6ne 441. 120 Bass accordion, $100;TPort- abe radio, leather cover $10. Sechelt 97Q. Buick.. Roadmaster,- automatic trans, new paint, snow tires, radio, defrosters, extras. Small trade, priced rite. Gibsons 59G. Fresh Oysters. Come by car or boat to Oyster Bay Oyster 7C0; Perider Harbour., .... y*%X 54 Volkswagen Deluxe sedan; Black, fine condition, 16,000 miles Ph. 76M Gibsons/ 2 year old cow with 3^ month old calf, and 12 bales of .hay, price $150. Edward Croc&er, East Penddr Harbour; ;; -y . Mir. HI ���!������.. IMI *���. M *'?'..';'"i'\'? ' ^ ���'������'����� ���'" ����� **" As hew -r-r Hospifai Bed, standard adjustments. Phone.: Sechelt 52. 7. 1956 Studebaker Sedan. Contact Sechelt 87, days. ... ��� :���. '.:..z:ai���y���_-, Spinning wiieel and 601b wbbl, Mrs; TWinn* 116T, Gibsons. Piano ^for sale, bargain. Box 464* Coast News, y 'Gwrnfy;.--, ele��t$jc apartment rajajge^v'^lso t&eje :--T iispd ''^cttxT atui^ci^^anses, a%%j? at $25.. Park-ersTHafdwarej.jSM^itL . BO VS WINTER WEAR Underwear, Sweaters, SocIm, Sftfcrts, Slacks, Jackets, Caps, Mitts, Accessories. T - _��� MARINE MEN'S WEAR __ pTtfine Gibsons 2. SERVICE FUELS Ran Vernon .-1LR.-1 Gi3^omyPhone X73Q - Alder oz Fir Bushw6dd Mill Slj^wood Sand, Gravel and Cr. Rock Products* WIRING Commercial & Residential Electric Space Heating Anywhere on the Peninsula PARKER and SIM ELECTRIC Parker's Hardware Sechelt 51 ��� 130 Evenings FAIRMILE BOAT WORKS, LTD. ' 'Custom Pleasure Craft & Dinghys Repairs, Hardware, Paints " Beach Ave. West. Roberts Creek' Phone 216Y PENTNSULA CL EANKRS Cleaners, for the Sechelt Peninsula 1 Phone: . Gibsons 100 HILL'S MACHINE-T-SHOP, Mobilized WelcEing 7 Welding Anywhere -���Anytime .- Expert Tradesmen Precision Machinists Phone 54 ��� Residence. 152 '���'. ' PUJMBI^O"-' "������"������ , Madeod's Plumbing arid Hot-Water Heating 2 Qualified Plumbers Service Anywhere Fairbanks-Morse Pumps , and Pressure Systems Wilson Creek Phone Sechelt 20M Home and Industrial Wiring Electrical Heating GIBSONS ELECTRIC Phone 130 Authorized GE Dealer Radios, Appliances, TV Service RtEFRI(JERATI0N~3^. .:��� :SAWS.;and.SERV;:i;(^7;vT AY'Cc^^nerdial ��������� Domesiii:--.^'''' 7.^7 25 Years' Experience XXyZ. A. M. CAMPBELL . .>���?���������' SECHELT 83Q . --;7.'.:i. '��� r: ��� y ..'X''''���'���. ��� ..v.- **���' ������'���*" ���' '���-: Notions. *��?::C8ndv'm- Toys Miscellaneous Gifts THRIFTEE STORES -v LefS of Post Office y^t:;.-���'.7-Gibsons,.:&(,*r ��� ������������". ".-���'������ Headquarters for Wool . .MARSHALL'S PLUMBING HEATING & SUPPLIES : Phone Gibsons 134, 104, ot 33 C and S SALES. SEEVICB Agents For " Propftne Gia^ .; Combination Gas Ranges Sales and Installations Free Estimates Electric end Gas Hot.Plates - --^7---^iwmjinB "\ UNOfiEUM�� ..:. ,y . ,7^Pl��one.;^8 S.cch��U v AJtei^|ions, Repair Work, Remodelling, Repainting *-��� Remodelling, 'Painting Floor Sanding, T.iles Laid JOE BENNER Phone Sechelt 92R ���\- televiston" SXLES AND SERVICE Dependable Service 10% Down - Easy Terms ' RICHTER'S RADIO ��� T-V Fine Home Furnishings _ Phone 6 Seehelt B.L. COPE Auditor and Accountant Fifty Years* Experience Roberts Creek, B.C. Phone Gibsons 22C NOTABY PUBLIC Legal Documents promptly attended to 'W.J. (Jack) Mayne Phone 24 Secheli B.C. LAURIE SPECK HEATING & SHEET METAL Gibsons 149 LIFE INSURANCE Continental Life Insurance Company LORNE BLAIN, Agent Box 188 Phone 82G Gibsons PENDER HARBOUR BY JUDITH FLETCHER Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Nicholson of Sinclair Bay are spending a week in Vancouver. Taller O'Shea and his orchestra played for a dance at the Community Hall, Madeira Park, on Friday. A good crowd turned out. ��� . ' *V 5j> 5j' Gordon Lyons has left by plane to spend! the next three months visiting Hawaii, Fiji and Tahiti. John Drake of Hume and Rumble is registered at the Pender Harbour Hotel. Charles Page of .Whiskey Slough has moved to Lasquet: WIRING and APPLIANCE OAiJ- �� ������ ������'���";.;��� 'Ay .t'KIsland where he will spend ���sbme.time:: :;y^7 ;-; Electrij caly Wii;i ng Alterations and ReDairs ��� F. UTTING, WILSON-CREEK PhoneTl5T:: "r~~\ PENINSULA ACCOUNTING SERVICE All Types of Accounting Problems Expertly Attended Village Enterprises Bldg. Sechelt* Office Open 9 a.m. ��� 5 p.m. -,���!-.....��� Daily '���; ������������'��� PJhdne Sechelt 98F*> ��� ��� ��� �������"*���-���'���������������������'������ ������������-.-I" '������ I. ��������������� ������! ��� ���.,-��� -~..- . I -- I ��� - ��� ���. , -.l-^ Gr. Serlui Public Accountant SYSTEMS MONTHLY .ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME TAX REPORTS P.O.. Box 215 Gibsons, B.C. GIBSONS BOAT WORKS Boat Builders & Repairers Phone Gibsons 11IX BECK &DAVIS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Industrial, Commercial and Residential Wiring & Repairs Electrical Heating Installed ���Anywhere on the Peninsula Z' JRepairs to ��������..-.-;. All Electrical Appliances i'ree -Estimates Gladly Given Ts^y- Phone Sechelt 63W ' y ::-- "Mr.T and, Mrsy-Ian McKechnie of IVIiddie Point have sold their home andi have bought a new home at Garrow Bay where, they are now living. . , . Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Sands,, of Vancouver, who are spending the winter in Garden Bay have returned here after spending, a couple ox weeks in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reid of .Sinclair Bay were in Vancouver on Friday to attend the wedding of their daughter, . Phyllis, to Mr. Harry Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cochran and family, of Texada Island, are no<w living at Madeira Park. Tony Kruzick, Garden Bay, sftant the past week in Langley. .�� .1. .*.. 1. ***��� T�� Glen Seeney of Garden Bay, who for the past, week has been taking a refresher course at the University of B.C. has returned home. Andrew Littlehailes of Irvine's Landing is a visitor to Vancouver for ten diays. ;. Mrs. Thelma Stiglitz of Ma- '' deira Park was a recent visitor to Vancouver. ANGLICAN 5th after Epiphany St. Bartholomew's. Gibsons 11.00 a.m. Sunday School- 3.30 p.m. Evensong St. Hilda's Sechelt 11.00 a.m. Sunday School 1.45 p.m. Evensong St. Aidan's, Roberts Creek 11.00 am Choral Communion 11 a.m. Sunday School Port Mellon 7.30 p.m. Evensong UNITED Gibsons Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 11 a.m. Divine Service Roberts Creek, 2 p.m. Wilson Creek 11 a.m. Sunday School 3:30 p.m. Divine Service Public Worship, 3.30 p.m. ��� ST. VINCENT'S.- Holy Family, Sechelt, 9 a.m. St. Mary's, Gibsons, 10.30 a.m. Port Mellon, first- Sunday oi each month at. 11.35 a.m. PENTECOSTAL 11 a.m. Devotional 10 a.m. Sunday School 7.30 Evening Service Tuesday night 7.30 8 pm Thursday night Bethal Baptist Church .- 7:30 P.M., Wed., Prayer 11:15 A.M., Worship Service 2 P.M., 1st Thurs., in Month Mission. Circle Pender Harbour Tabernade Sunday School. 10 a.m. 12:00 a.m. Morning Service 7:30 p,m, Wednesday Prayer Meeting. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Church service\ and Sunday Schooliyll a:m. Roberts Creek JUnited Church. LATTER DAY SAINTS Sunday School, 10.15 am Granthams Community HaU Easter Seals drive outlined George McjDonald, executive director of the B.C. Society for Crippled Children wasvTguest speaker at this week's fneeting of the Sunshine. Coast 3Siwanis ' Club! .-:-/���"������ 7 He outlined briefly plans for . . the coming TEaster Seals- drive on the Sunshine Coast for Crippled Children sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The club plans on covering the entire Sunshine Coast in this drive for such a ^'worthy cause. He also explained plans for Kiwanis participation, in the first Summer Camp in B.C. for Crippled Children which is planned at Wonderland Camp for August through the assistance of Mrs. Utting who has so generously offered her camp. , Thei^e is need of a new building or so and Kiwanis Club .' have under consideration building of same. This camp, will offer for the Tfirst time a fully supervised outng for crippled children who' are now. deprived of Camping joys and should give at least 60 of them, a real happy time on our "great. Sunshine Coast. m The Coast News is equipped to take care of your wants sons personals BY PHYLLIS M. HODGSON Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson were visitors to Seattle on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lynum from Terrace were guests of the Wally Petersons. ' A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed when Mrs. Lovell was hostess at a W.I. whist drive. Four tables were in play, hon- ors going to Mrs. C. Strom and Mrs. S. Burt. Refreshments concluded the afternoon * * * Mrs. Alfred Fletcher celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 29 as guest of her aunt, Mrs. Frank Wyngaert. Two charming little cousins The dress with matching, fur trimmed jacket is the latest manifestation of the costume in fashion. Medium gray TWooJL*. 5s tiie fabric selected for sueii a costume, the jacket treated to a rounded collar of baunv tmiarten fur. The waist-length jacket has matched square buttons marking the double breasted line and, the sleeves Tare cut in one with tlie garment. The slim dress has a iboat Heckline and elbow length jsl'eevee. An excellent all-day town costume for the active woman. Port SY MRS. M. WEST Owing to the event coinciding with a Safety Dinner the third PTA Crib and Bridge Tournament was not so well attended but it was an enjoyable evening. The winners were: Crib, Mrs. N. Ad'dison and Mr. A Ferguson. The booby prize went to Mrs. U. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. McAx-oy won the bridge prize and Mrs. Little- john and Mrs. Whiting the booby prize. While staying in Port Mellon as guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. TFreer, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Brovfrn spent some time at the schciol telling the primary class about Mexico and showing the seniors the photographs of their recent trip to Europe where they travelled extensively in 11 countries. The First Port Mellon Girl Gufc&e company with a busy schedule ahead for celebration of the centennial of the birth of their fcKind^r, Lord Baden Powell made a successful house to bouse collection of clothing for Hungarianf'Relief. *...- ;. were christened in St. Bartholomews Church on Sunday, Feb. 3 with Canon H.U. .Oswald officiating. They were the son of 3Vir. and Mrs. Dave Herrin of Gibsons, who received the name Kenneth Roderick, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Macpherson of Vancouver, who received the name Sharon Louise. God-parents " to Kenneth were Mr. and .Mi's. Fred Holland, and to Sharon, Miss Diane Stanfield' and Bernice and Ernest Herrin. Following the ceremony Mrs. Herrin was hostess at dinner for the two families and God-parents., Mr. W.H. Ramsay is a guest at Ridgeway Motel, while taking over Mr. Henniker's duties at the bank, during Mr. Henniker's holiday. '���"*���'" ' "'7 The Htarry. Chasters of Gow- ier Point recently enjoyed a visit from their daughter and family* t-jc * * Each week sees more property turnovers and more people moving into tlie district. Mr. and Mrs. Ian McKechnie have bought the Waddup home on Marine Drive. The Waddups have left to make their home in England. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barnhart have bought the Hewkin home, the Hewkins in turn have bought the new Scott home in the village \ Mrs. Ross Roth was in Vancouver to visit her mother-in- law who is still a patient in General Hospital. She also reports that Mrs. Haley is quite cheerful and expects to be home in a couple of weeks. * * # Visiting from sunny Alberta were Mr. Rupert Mieske and his family. They were tlie guests of the Ross Roths. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Drummond are home from a six w��e}cs ��� holiday in "California'. Christmas was spent with Mrs. Drummond's brother and family in Pasadena. Of the many interesting places visited and sighteT seen the highlight' 6f all was tlie Tournament of Roses in Pasadena on New Years diay. The march of progress since their last visit was quite noticeable, the fields of blue lu- . pin and scarlet poppies are now given over to cotton crop. Returning ..'via- the coafct route they travelled through the beautiful Redwoods, and by vast fields of scarlet poinsettia and along miles of highway bordered toy yellow broom. They stayed over in Tacoma to visit the family, and arrived home to a touch of real winter. * * * . ," Mrs. Ron Godfrey arrived home from hospital with a sister for Raridie and Ritchie. Mrs. Godfrey's grandmother, Mrs. Ulrickson took charge of the home during her absence. Mrs. Ulrickson lias tlie distinction of being a young great- grandraother and thoroughly enjoys taking care of her three great-griahdchildren; Weeds make Suspense! I "To Catch a Thief" is this week's story of suspense and intrigue at the Gibsons Theatre. Laid on the Riviera, this Hitchcock production stars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, in a smart piece of detection. Saturday matinee and evening will show Stirling Hayden and Arlene Whalen in "Flaming Feather," another rousing western. All evening shows start at 3 p.rn. with one show only. The Northwest Passage was first sailed both ways in a single season by the RCMP schooner "St. Roch", in 1944. The study of weed seeds can be fascinating, educational, and an inspiration for.artistic designs ������ especially if you use a good magnifying glass or ...band- lens. People wonder why weeds are so aggressive; why they :$Ucc^eed where desira'ble ������plants$^il; why they thrive in spite ~o�� drouths, grass fires, 7 mowing and cultivation. One answer, in the case of most weeds can be found in tlie seeds that they produce. Some weeds have such a ,'hard durable outer coat that they are unharmed by an ordinary grass fire. If eaten by a bird or a grazing animal, they are ( not digested in its stomach and are wictily distri- '���**��� tod. Some kinds have such vi- talty that they have been known to sprout and grew to the surface after being buried deeply for many years. Many weed seeds have interesting appendages which cause them to be carried long distances by winds or which enable them to cling to passing animals. 6 Coast News, Feb. 7, 1957. 'us rare Roberts Creek improvement association will meet Feb. 12 8 pan. in the Legion Hall when J. Stewart Black,. transport counsel will answer questions on the 5 cent bus fare increase and possible future increases. Anyone interested can attend. MAXIMUM $7,000 ;; First Mortgage, Interest rate to be arranged Fully secured Address all replies to Box 466 The Coast News, Gibsons G. ARNOLD HART ARTHUR C. JENSEN BofM announces promotions Announcement has been made by Gordon R. Ball, president of the Bank of "Mont- Treail, of the appointment of G. Arnold Hart (left) as general manager of the bank, succeeding Arthur C. Jensen, who be- .caroe executive vice-preskbnt effective January 1. Mr. Hart, who will be one of the youngest general managers in the history of Canada's senior financial institution, has held a wide variety of important posts since World War II. After five years with the Canadian Army, he became secretary to tlie president, the late George Spinney. Later, he served as assistant superintendent at Calgary, manager at the Edmonton main office, and an agent at the bank's New York office. Three years ago, after an. extended trip through the Far East as a special representative of the bank, he was made superintendent oi the head office, and in the followinp year he became an assistant general manager. Last April, lie was made deputy general manager. Mr. Jensen, who has been general, manager for the past four years, becomes executive vice-president after a banking career extending over 42 years. For the past two years he has been a vice-president of the bank. He is also a vice- president of the Canadian Bankers' Association. CARL ALFRED WIDEN Resident near Gibsons for over 30 years, Carl Alfred Wi- r?<->n died at his home on Jan. 26. He lived between tlie Shaw and Pratt roads, between the properties of Blander arid Nev- ins, on land without access to either rqav��. ���- . ' Born in Sweden, he had no living ��� relatives in this, area, but had one brother in Beverly Hills. California. Rev. Canon Oswald officiated at the funeral service on Jan. 29, from St. Bartholomew's Anglican church, with burial in Seaview cemetery. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS REGION NO. 1 A3VA8CE WARHSNG OF LOAD AND SPEED RESTRICTIONS VANCOUVER ISLAND AND LOWER MAINLAND AREAS The recent extremely low temperatures and resulting-frost in the ground may require special load and speed restrictions on provincial highways, roads and ai*terial highways in the Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland areas when the frost comes out in order to prevent extraordinary damage,to the roads by the traffic thereon. . Conditions often make the application of restrictions necessary with" very little advance notice. These load and speed restrictions, if and when applied, will consist of a load restriction to 75% of the maximum, gross weight or axle" loading pursuant to Section 36 fo the "Highway Act", and a speed limit of 30 miles per hour for trucks and buses. R.G. HARVEY REGIONAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER. Regional Office, Dept. of Highways, \ 39 McKenzie St., New, Westminster, B. C. > January 29th,' 1957. .���.;* ��\*i\���,���;.��� .#.,*%'��.:��. ;.���., ���-*.���>.*>������ ���Open tb* <io��ir *��f In OTamolwfe. Settlejouf- ��&if Jithmd the wJheeS. ^u^ealy yow Jtiiow what it feci* Hke to .'ait yjwowlly jjria ��eat pt honor. Yo��Ve ..$>��c^^ Oldsmobile owner jajfeea. for granted ..... .ike prestige of driving theymost7 admired, the most envied car ��ntfee road. . >.^- .*, . Then TAKE THE R<^ii,;^$T.T Set all Hpn^*mrj^^^e^*��^w-3l^r*: if*' y^fer terrk��. Tfc�� W^y^^X��m pft^rf^i#cfc��t;��Si^,,-7 in OWii hbtorj. -Head iw;*n$fatn%^a^X ����eo^^^Te^a^&giKJi' fo-featy livcli^ Kodket redHyTml''1'- '���"<���':< ���' <"':-' y.,yy^'yr ._-... i�� ....... . - ��� :���*���! ' ������" ��� ��� < \!: VAr-. ���'- ���BS^wf &��tf':Ji5ifiii��wn! Come in jfad jjerffte thai'msi* t&ss ioff SteMty''tin tl&lltjkjufa pert*ormancet _. ~.j ���.������ ".-�����^r.���.jffi-3^����"5T��**T����v."�� ��*"- ��"v *����*���� \*iwmo>mie-~iiw cgr mat coup tens tion. A ..n^yrf^GAfingtr^ ;^ut��. Jetaway. ::tkm^0iri^-^Zj^^r'^ OWmo}n& *'pltrnwpmsU*-277&:p.RobK&'^ XaZ"X-X ^X.XAXyXiyA'&Z'X ��� m^X.T"*"v THE NAME THAT MEANS A GOOD DEAL Phoste Sechelt 10 Creek Gib: (Continued from Page 2) -ger, when a heavy westerly wind came up and it started to run. I had ridden out on a saddle horse that afternoon to have a look at the fire, and suddenly realized that it was ���away. " \ I started for home with the horse at a sharp gallop, and 'the fire was there first. We spent the night beating out em- See, our,. Modern Line of CABINET HARDWARE CHROME TRIMS SINK RIMS ARBORITE TOPS PLYWOOD CUPBOARD DOORS & DRAWERS MADE TO ORDER A Complete Line of Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Stains, Fillers, etc. Informative Pamphlets on ."Do It Yourself" Items/ P.S.���Also PERFORATED PEG BOARD and HOOKS for a Hundred Uses. V See them at GIBSONS BUILDING SUPPLIES Ltd. Phone Gibsons 53 bers on the roofs, of the buildings; a small alder patch west of our. clearing helped a lot,, and we saved everything. Our nearest neighbors were not so lucky and. were completely cleaned out, all buildngs, fenT pes, stock and everything. They saved their own lives by getting into a water hole iri a deep canyon for the night. The fire consumed a great amount of timber, especially that,which had been fire-killed by the fire previous to 1890, ���and.was dry as tinder; but that did not seem to be reckoned as a loss ��� the country had not yet understood that timber was'wealth, even though most of the people living in the country were, directly-' or indirectly, getting- their livelihood from the timber/ . -7 About 1901 the LePage glue people built a factory on what is now the Corlett property, to make fish-glue from dog-fish and sharks. It was quite a pretentious affair for those days, with steam boilers and engines, and a good wharf to land the fish, and ship* the product. I. have often seen; great mud- : -sharks, 10, 12 or more feet in length, on the wharf there wait- (ihg to be put through the machines, For whatever reason, the venture did not seem to be a success, and after perhaps a> couple of years was closed, down. But it was heard from %- again years later: \, .'.''."��� .' For '���. some purpose in the glue manufacture.'they' used .quantities of wood alcohol; ���;inuch. of this" was left.stored 7 when". the plant closed... Then prohibition : came. along and booze was hard to- come by. Softie fishermen --(perhaps just 7beachTlyairii^)- .got-' into the building and found, the alcohol. -They cabbaged the lot, and .went on. a dandy drunk t from which none.ever really recov- tered; one * or two died, and some went blind. (To be Continued) Letters to the editor ^f*��hmA*iKj/J]JB*m*aw��Bmms**%��M����9* miftmm m��u��j m��mj mhmciuiii iair-aaa^mlTjBI A����*m*��>e�� w wfl*w fa*mf9m^B^Sf*fJ**��t^i' SOLNIK SERVICE STATION PHONE SECHELT 75 Agents for . VOLKSWAGEN CARS & TRUCKS r warn JEEPS SALES SERVICE ALL WINTER SEmiQEB WELDING & GENERALREpMrS McCulloch ^^ain Saws ga^w����aBtayia��������yjiaa��Biiw*i>����a����aawnwawTOiw Enjoy T^s Finest and ^AVE! T tfhis marvellous Philco Diamond D MISS CANADA TELEVISION is now available at GREATLY REDUCEDIpBICJES A tettly. outstanding T-V, in both Performian��e and Beauty. Available in Light or Dark woods. Brilliant 21 in. Picture, new . AlMn-One Control Center. Revolutionary Speaker. Ask about our NEW LOW PRICES at , fl \WQ::t*V FKone Sechdt 6 BLACKBALL FEHRY Editor: Thank you for space given to my- letter published in yojiiif issue of Jan. 17. With interestAt noted the remarks contained in your editorial, and it would'-be..'difficult to disagree with them to any extent. However, I hope that your viewpoint that removal of the ferry terminus will not make a great deal of difference to Gibsons in the long run, will prove: correct. To the neutral observer." development of this peninsula is, in direction, not towards Gibsons, but rather av/ay.frotsri It.'aitJicuph we :as citizens close to the scene msy not agree with that view. Urf- less Gibsons, wakens up from ' what' may be termed complacency and* apathy, it may foe left behind in the race for progress in this part of British Columbia. In the year 1951, considerable pressure was. used by business people to have the Blackball Ferry Company make its,. its terminus at Gibsons wharf,, although -the,-local village commission was well aware that it was not an altogether suitable location. However, the commission. agreed to support the proposal and so advised'the "federal public, works engineer. . A ' |most .enthusiastic" .wel- '. come was ..extended by. these . business peoples headed by the'_']' ~l6cal Board of Trade, to the ' fcompany when the first7ferry " arrived now they are satisfied that the ferry company* %K6uW '���' withdraw its .service to'-Gib-:- osns, completely.' "*.?������:���' In my opinion^ however unavoidable the withdrawal may be, because"-of."lack of facilities at Gibsons, the decison, "if ��� it has been made, to provide rio; .. service to Gibsons directly, is", a setback to this area, as it would' be to any other district that has. for many years had a service osf some kind, or an*- other to the local wharf. 7:-- ' The severance of ferry ser- c yice of any kind to .Gibsons may bring about 3 diversion of , -the-Provincial Highway-whic$i * may miss Gibsons altogether, and leave the village as no longer located on the .main highway across the peninsula. ��uch a condition might create sufficient local interest whereby this area can -he developed according to its natural surroundings, something that ought to have, been thought of in .recent years. True, that !<be- e&useTaf :p^or planning in the (past; there are certain obstacles involved- but where there is a will, there is a way. . ;��� .,/���" I aiii riot surprised that there 7 are 'local residents-who. are up- X : set about the proposed com- , * piete severance of ferry service ;' to T and from Gibsons^ They :f, ���were induced to purchase pro- 7 -perty at Gibsons oil the �� strength of these conveniences} arid tlie important position that the village occupied ��� in this connection.. They apparently feel that y.*. they are being l'e'tT'down iby the people, whose success in business; is due in part, to their loyalty -in patronising local merchants. ��� To cut a long story short, it nt>w appears that the Minister of Highways has not the necessary authority to approve the change of; terminus from Gibsons to another location, this because of- - a technicality that has been discovered iri the Act of 1951, hence, reason that the provincial ;: legislature, through its private bills com-! mittee, is being asked.^.to make certain changes in the Blackball Ferry Company legislation. passed in 1951. Robt. Macriicoi. times very" difficult; to Qbtain arid with the help of the Victoria archives and many leading photographers along with % the assistance of historical^"societies, I have obtained a very good collection. Perhaps you could also assist me,'--if you know of any individual, photographers who may have some photos of these old time vessels. Scenes such as bow end, ' stern views> dock side views all lend flavor to maritime history as well as vessels ashore or sunk. If you could assist me in any way in obtaining photos pr any data at all I would be very grateful to you. '���' Harry McDonald P.O. Box 693 'Prince Rupert, B.C. PICTURES WANTEJD Editor; I was. very interested '��� to read in the Coast Netfvs^ an.* article by Robert Burns Jabout the liisioric Union S.S. Co,T of Vancouver. i am'interested' in the historical aspect otf the old Steamship Company and am.- at the ipreisent time compiling;a pictorial history of this company. As you probably realize, old photographs of ships are some- RECREATION MEETING Some 400 recreation experts from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Saskatchewan, Alberta and- British Columbia will gather in Vancouver April 8r9 and 10 for'the Pacific Northwest District' Recreation Conference. This will be ,the first: time such a conference has been held'outside the United States. ' ': Conference headquarters will be the Hotel Georgia where all. sessions, "will take place, and . ���the,.., official ;hosts;.vwill be the Board* of;-Parks' iand Public. Recr^atio^,' -yaiicouver. ,:. ,;.;-.. Only one charge of speeding was heard in Magistrate Johnston's police court last week, when Robert Lister of Vancouver was fined $25 and costs. Driving without due care and attention was the charge against Leonard Hanson of Pender Harbour. He ran his car into the rear of another near Kleindlale about 5 a.m. one morning, sending one man ��� to hospital with head injuries. A second charge of driving while his license was under suspension brought the total of aines to $88 and costs. Anthony Baptiste of Sechelt was fined $10 and costs for being intoxicated. Clarence Joe of Sechelt was fined $15 and costs for having liquor on the, reserve.; A case of beer was seized, Coast News, Feb. 7, 1957. 7 James Syril Catterall of Sechelt, found guilty of prowling at night near a dwelling was fined $100 and costs. The magistrate warned that in view of the number of such incidents troubling the district recently, any repetition of such action would result in a jail sentence and not'fines. Wife Preservers Christmas- tree ornaments achieve *���; ; fresh look il given & c��ai ef himinoup- : paint ' WIGAWS SHOE STORE FEBRUARY CLEARANCE % RUBBER GRENADIIERS ; ;%TiUi Colors ..> } LADIES DRESS SHOES * LOAFERS ��� SEE OUR SPECIAL MS&l&YS , v...-'...--- .��;'';i^::^ ���**zy--x*yy< y:yCash, at these Lo^-;Pi,i<fee|�� ���' Phon^Skhelt&SG * :^XnM'' y.y.. .- ;;..-;jy-y y .* ;..y yty^ MUISSDAY,? 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Ask about the modern way to save at yoar nearest Bank of Nora Scotia branch. : Tb BANK of NOVA SCOTIA * ytue partner m Mpfog Co-soda grow * *���*��# ����� a ������������������*->8,-# �� ����� ��Stfi��U7iON Of OOO0& nwwejtna���grinnriW"'.1 > ��SS ��S YOU AHS> YOlK FAMAV SHAfiINO W ����CaEASEt> WEAVM, MCHSfi WAGCS AND $AtMU6S Get to know the staff at our Squamish and Woodfibre Branches. You will find them helpful and friendly. A. M. Reid, Manager. r ..-.< Secheit News BY MRS. A.A. FRENCH The DePencier evening circle will hold its first social on Feb. 16 at the Parish hall, and the first meeting of the new season on Feb. 21, it was decided at the annual meeting. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. T. Lamb; first vice- president, Mrs. Bev Kennedy; (Secretary,. Mrs. C. 'Poteet; and treasurer, Mrs. Win Toynbee. An open invitation is extended to all members of St. Hilda's W.A. to attend the first meeting. * * * Mrs. LaSeech, a teacher on the Residential School staff, paid a short visit to her daughter in Vancouver recently. Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gasey of Sechelt, was slightly injured while sliding on ice. An approaching car was unable to stop and tlie boy was unable to steer clear, resulting in a collision. The Nickson family from Rexwood -with friends 'from North Vancouver, attended the funeral in Victoria of Mr.E.S. Bayliss, who died recently following a heart attack. Mr. Bayliss leaves his wife Mattie, formerly Nickson, two sons, John and Denbigh.: and one granddaughter. *-Je 5j�� sjC T.J. Cook of Sechelt is at present in St. Mary's' hospital, Garden Bay. F. French has returned after three weeks in Shaughnessy hospital; J. Mayne had to spend a few days in bed, following a bad fall on ice here. Mrs. tieo Johnson was fortunately uninjured when her car turned over on the Gibsons hill last week. Mrs. Johnson reported that her brakes failed so she ran off the road into'a convenient bank. ������ * * * O.K. Engen of Sechelt passed away in St. Paul's hospital recently, following a long illness. Captain Dawe, who has been piloting a new Canadian Navy vessel, has a few days at home before his next trip. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forbes with Michele, have moved into their new cottage on the Porpoise Bay Road. 8 Coast News, Feb. 7, 1957. ��W5J*-,"H The government of the Yukon territory is conducted by an appointed Commissioner and an elected Council of five. B.U�� HflW. -.VACHINE ��. ALIGNMENT ���CPl--fJUR" WAG.IC. -'AIMING WKH . WiP.i H/i). '?'��.�����'0.I.-N ; hi? onr 81AR TIRE TRUING TWO At.inw.'--rNi F|T' ���C'^l-NJ - TWO BEAR. WHEEL BALANCERS CUSTCMI7ING UfPT. ' FRONT S��Af SLHPING ACCOMMODATION A'.VQ'ST a:ni CAR PASSENGER AND TRUCK-WHEEL REPAIRS Atl KINO1;. OF METAI. WORK BODY-ffNOffo DOORS "DIAL WITH THE''BEST- EQUIPPED SHOP IN THE WEST" FRK IBTIMATI5 . TERMS T BODIE COLLISIONS LTD. '.-���"��� '. . 1 tSfr SEYMOUR ST. ~m ^QH^ML MH 5ATURDAT ��� -'i* 13 r MJfrw &M MmtL Suite for Rent No Credit BY ELSIE JOHNSON '*���. . ' ' -, ��� i ' ' There were eleven star games bowled at Sechelt Bowling Alleys last .'week.. Star games bowled were: Gibsons Mixed. Jo Davies 281; Peninsula Teen, ��� Sundi Stroshein 246, Doug Baird 241, Bruce Redman 234, Errol Flumerfelt-233. Marda Walker 223, and Carol Brackey 202; Pender ;Harbour, Albert Martin 288; Port Mellon Chris Johnson 284; Peninsula Commercial, Sonny Benner '291; ,and Sechelt Sports Club, Roy Doyle 285. High scores for Jan. 28 to Feb. 2 week were:;. Ten Pin League: High three, H. Ollenberger 528; high single, Neil Hansen 187; team high threeyHome Oil 2316; team high single, Hansen's 804. Secheli Ladies: High three, Elsie Johnson 625; high single, Kathy Coe" 241; team high three, Do or Dies 2338; team high single, Do or Dies 849. Gibsons MSxed: Women's high three, Doreen Crosby 703; women's high single, Jo Davies 281; men's high three, Ron Godfrey 657; men's high single, Ron Godfrey 271; team high three, Co-Op 2727; team high Single, CoOp 998. Peninsula Teens Girl's high three, Marday Walker; girl's high single, sirndfc Stroshein 246; boy's high three, Pat En- glehart 613; boy's high single, Doug Baird 241; team high three, The Fools 2467; team high! single, The Fools 876. Pender Harbour: Women's high three, Iris Hart 511; women's high single, Iris Hart 218; men's high three, Joe Feldes 683; men's high single, Albert Martin 288; team high three,X Strikems 2561; team high single, ^trikems 1037.. Port Mellon: Women's high three, Helen Clark, 559; women's high single, Natalie Addison 232; men's high three Chris Johnson T47; men's high single, Chris Johnson 284;. team high Y three,. HtFliers 2666; team higlv single, itie Saints 957. . - Peninsula Commercial: Women's high three,.. Helen.' Thor- burn 695; women's higlv single, -Roma 'Schultz :and- Elsie Johnson tied with; 254; men's higl^ three, Dick Clayton 756; men's high single, Sonny Benner 291; team high ytliree; Peninsula Building Supply 3071; team high single; : Peninsula Build-* ing Supply 1081. Sechelt Sports Club: Wqi men's high three, Dorothy ' Smitl^ 623; women's high fsin*- gle, Elsie .Johnson:. 265; meii'sy high three, Dave Faume|fel| 613, Orv Moscrip 690 (sp|_rej men's high single, Roy Doyle 285; team high three, Kingpins 2712; team high single, 90 Centers 1059. 7..-.), Ball and Cha?n: ��� Women's high three, Belle Lunn 572;.. women's high single, Anne Kurluk 240; men's high three, Roy White 666; men's high single, Roy White 271; team high three Wilc-i Ones 2563; team high single, Wild Ones 988. . '"��� Private Property j.o. wooiutt �� + John Oakland Wooilatt. 37,r igns are a resident of Sechelt for over 40 years, diee't recently in Shaughnessy Hospital. He came to Secheit in 1913 with his bride, making the trip from Vancouver by rowboat,' with three other passengers and a half ton of hay. Mr. Wooilatt, whose former life had been one of soldiering, joined the Canadian army and went overseas in 1915, where, he served in France^and England.;, He was a charter member of the,.Sechelt branch of: the Canadian Legion. THe had. been a member of the Grenadier Guards and a veteran of the South African /war. He was proud of a medal: present-., ed by Queen Victoria.-' The only Canadian railway running north of the 60th parallel is the Yukon and White Pass connecting Whitehorse an<-j Skagway. Alaska. Buppeteers John and Linda Kebgh rehearse for the series of religious stories being shown on the CBC-TV network each week entitled "Old Testament Tales." Marionettes play tlie parts of Biblical characters such as David, Goliath, Johna- thoh,-Samuel, and-Noah. The stories, taken from the Bible, are dramatized/ for children by Clare Slater; Basil Coleman produces the series. Best game so far Elphinstone Cougars met -Vancouver Tech Friday night in what was perhaps the most exciting, and certainly the best game of the year. Tech towereid above Cougars and for the first half had the game well in hand. However in the second half, Cougars dominated the play but the old jiir|:.:.gti^l..jprevai]^ as they did- everything but -score. ~^>"- score, 50-32 The senior girls handily defeated the junior boys'. B team by 19-13, for the second game. The Midget A's and B's gave promise of some excellent basketball in years to come, as- the B's defeated tlie short-handed A's 16-13. ';.*.'.' On Feb. 22, Max Cameron High from Westview, Powell River's second high school, plays. Elphinstone "at the high school gym. Arrangements are all but complete for a zone playoff between Brooks High and Elphinstone to determine the entrant for the zone tournament. This game on Thursday Feb. 28 should he a thriller, as both games to date, have been close. F*m&^. 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